Monday, January 23, 2012

Yeah, sometimes Hip-Hop seems pretty sexist, egotistical, and uninspired @ times. But everything doesn't always have to be über-complex and life-shattering... so, yeah whatever! I feel as though A$AP Rocky's latest music video: "Wassup?" is miles away from uninspired; In fact, it's highly-conceptual and well thought out. A collaboration with London-based Journalist/Editor, Andy Capper(VICE), laid over Clams Casino's typically lush production work, which showcases Rocky's creative side. The track stems from A$AP Rocky's nearly instantly popular post-label contract mixtape, LIVELOVEA$AP.

Dually billed as co-director, Pretty Flacko displays his "acting chops" and pays tribute to a few of his favourite films: The Warriors, Scarface, Willy Wonka (1971), Belly, and Enter The Dragon. Purple background tints, plenty of "40's," scantily-clad women, weed, Benjamins, etc. are of course thrown in for good measure. A$AP Rocky is currently prepping a group album from his crew, "LONGLIVEA$AP"[Mob] for a February release... as well as a reported collaboration with fellow New York rapper, Theophilus London. If you can, catch A$AP Mob on tour because from the looks of it, 2012 is definitely gonna be their year!

About Me

Greetings, people of the world... Matt Horowitz aka "The Witzard" here. I'm a 28-year-old college grad hailing from South Jersey. After receiving degrees in both Journalism and Business Management, I started this very blog around 2010 in an effort to share my vast knowledge of Pop Culture to help sharpen my writing chops. I thoroughly enjoy all things Pop Culture and some of my favorite genres include Punk, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, etc. But I'll practically listen to anything once. I'm also an avid record collector and honestly, almost anything sounds better on wax! Thank you kindly for listening... Your support is much appreciated! Peace & love. sharpcheddar856@gmail.com